Hi again everybody I need your thoughts about something,My son is 3 years old,he doesn't know the meaning of holloween or even what its all about.I try to monitor the cartoons he watches,but every now and then he will see a monster or scary face and gets a little scared.So I chose not to take him out for holloween, I don't want him to see monsters walking down the street. I'm having a hard time getting him to understand it's not real.Next year when he starts pre school he will learn about it in school,and he will be 1 year older and maybe understand it better. I'm not sure if this is the right choice or not. What do you think ?? I don't want him to miss out.But I don't think he's old enough to miss out.

Hi again,
Take him out. Hallowe'en is for the kids. Once he sees all the other kids and then the candy, all or any fear will be gone. Just be sure to point out that the other monsters and things are just kids like him dressed up.

He isn't missing out on anything if he doesn't know about it. What he is missing out on is the fact that he will see scarey monsters and this could lead to nightmares. Soooo, which weighs more...candy or nighmares?

Besides saying the above, an alternate solution if you really are still fighting with yourself to take him....you could take him to your local mall and let him trick or treat there, where it isn't dark. He will see some kids having fun, get some candy and you will be with him explaining to what is happening. At 3 though, it doesn't really matter, he won't remember those first years trick or treating.

I like the mall idea. Good, safe introduction to the Halloween festivities.

Ha your right the MALL what a great idea. I never thought of that. thanks THINKER

No problem...glad I could help. They do look so cute when they are little and all dressed up. Make sure you take pictures so you can post them in share forum...can't wait to see him. Take care.

Here where I live, they have halloween partys geared twords little kids, usually at the preschool or the church, no scary costumes are allowed, the kids play games and win candy (like at a carnival), maybe they have something like that where you live.

hi jessesdad- i know this late,it comes from other holidays events.through your community center or park offices,they have actvities plan for kids of different ages.you do what you think is right for your son.you alot of good advice from parents that are here.good luck.dale ellen.